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Add 15/64 and 40/50

15/64 + 40/50 is 331/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    15/64 = 15 × 25/64 × 25 = 375/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    40/50 = 40 × 32/50 × 32 = 1280/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1600 + 1280/1600 = 375 + 1280/1600 = 1655/1600
  5. 1655/1600 simplified gives 331/320
  6. So, 15/64 + 40/50 = 331/320
    In mixed form: 111/320

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